Moorhead, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
263
Population
1,096/sq mi density
$35,938
Median Income
$25,655 per capita
$56,400
Home Value
$171,424 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,400 home value, $867/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Moorhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,137 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,096/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9233°N, 95.8514°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0488 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Moorhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").